The scheme “Assistance to Organizers for Organizing Industrial Exhibitions in Gujarat” under the “Market Development Assistance to MSMEs” introduced by the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat, aims to support organizers of industrial exhibitions by offering reimbursement for specific operational costs.

Benefits

• Electricity Cost Reimbursement: 60% of the electricity bill incurred during the exhibition and pre-preparation period will be reimbursed.

Eligibility

• The organizer must be an industry association, federation of industries association, or chamber of commerce.
• The exhibition must be organized in the interest of the manufacturing sector.
• Prior approval from the MSME Commissioner is mandatory.
• The exhibition must be held during the policy period.
• Reimbursement is based on actual expenditure incurred.

Application Process

Online: https://ifp.gujarat.gov.in/DIGIGOV/

Registration Process:

1. Step-1: Visit the Investor Facilitation Portal (IFP) and click on “New Investor Registration”.
2. Step-2: Fill in the form and click “Submit”.
3. Step-3: Verify your E-mail ID using the link sent to your registered address.

Post-Registration Process:

1. Step-1: Login to the IFP portal with your credentials.
2. Step-2: Fill in the required details regarding the organization and the exhibition, and upload mandatory documents.

Documents Required

• Prior approval letter from the MSME Commissioner.
• Electricity consumption bills for the exhibition and pre-preparation period.
• Proof of actual expenditure incurred.
• Certificate of organization from the respective industry association/federation/chamber of commerce.
• Bank details for reimbursement.